Description:
Thoroughbreds are racing horses that developed from England. These horses tend to be calm and laid back. These horses can be bay, chestnut, black, or even gray. Thoroughbreds are long and sleek with broad chests. Standing at about 12 hands, these animals have large, bulky heads and small, boring eyes. They have great stamina and were bred to improve other breeds. They have large hooves and fine-boned legs.
Thoroughbreds also have long backs and weigh close to 1000 lb. Their shoulders are long and sloping and are connected to short, stubby legs. These animals have thin skin and have a slow metabolism. This is a swift, hot-blooded horse that can sometimes be a lot to handle. Thoroughbreds are sport horses that are fat and lazy and have great courage. They are also agile. This heavy horse is perfect for riding.

Diet:
Thoroughbreds, like all horses, eat mainly grass. They are not predatory and are classified as "fight or flight" animals. This means that they will run away if greatly threatened, but will also fight if
necessary.
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Lifestyle:
Thoroughbreds are domesticated animals. This means that they usually spend their time in a stall. They also can be put into fenced fields to release some energy. Some Thoroughbred stallions get bred, usually if their ancestors were popular, if they have accomplished a lot, or
if they are horses with good conformation that people want to pass down to other horses.

Interesting Facts:
  • very slow
  • come from the bloodlines of the Arabian and Barb horses
  • high-spirited
  • good horses for jumping, eventing, or even dressage
  • great courage
  • slow metabolism
  • short legs

Video:
Show Jumping

Racing

Cross Country

Dressage


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